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A depiction of life in wartime England during the Second World War. Director Humphrey Jennings visits many aspects of civilian life and of the turmoil more
A depiction of life in wartime England during the Second World War. Director Humphrey Jennings visits many aspects of civilian life and of the turmoil and privation caused by the war, all without narration. close
Prelude to War was the first film of Frank Capra's Why We Fight propaganda film series, commissioned by the Pentagon and George C. Marshall. It was made more
Prelude to War was the first film of Frank Capra's Why We Fight propaganda film series, commissioned by the Pentagon and George C. Marshall. It was made to convince American troops of the necessity of combating the Axis Powers during World War II. This film examines the differences between democratic and fascist states. close
In this short film, prominent jazz musicians of the 1940s gather for a rare filming of a jam session. This highly stylized chronicle features tenor sax legend Lester Young.
In this short film, prominent jazz musicians of the 1940s gather for a rare filming of a jam session. This highly stylized chronicle features tenor sax legend Lester Young. close
A documentary about what happened to the Great Plains of the United States and Canada when uncontrolled farming destroyed the soil and led to the Dust Bowl.
A documentary about what happened to the Great Plains of the United States and Canada when uncontrolled farming destroyed the soil and led to the Dust Bowl. close
This is a unique film in Disney Production's history. This film is essentially a propaganda film selling Major Alexander de Seversky's theories about more
This is a unique film in Disney Production's history. This film is essentially a propaganda film selling Major Alexander de Seversky's theories about the practical uses of long range strategic bombing. Using a combination of animation humorously telling about the development of air warfare, the film switches to the Major illustrating his ideas could win the war for the allies. close
A Nazi propaganda film made to promote anti-Semitism among the German people. Newly-shot footage of Jewish neighborhoods in recently-conquered Poland more
A Nazi propaganda film made to promote anti-Semitism among the German people. Newly-shot footage of Jewish neighborhoods in recently-conquered Poland is combined with preexisting film clips and stills to defame the religion and advance Hitler's slurs that its adherents were plotting to undermine European civilization. close
The fourth of Frank Capra's Why We Fight series of seven propaganda films, which made the case for fighting and winning the Second World War. It was released more
The fourth of Frank Capra's Why We Fight series of seven propaganda films, which made the case for fighting and winning the Second World War. It was released in 1943 and concentrated on the German bombardment of the United Kingdom in anticipation of Operation Sea Lion, the planned German invasion. close
The sixth film of Frank Capra's Why We Fight propaganda film series illustrates Japan's occupation of China, including Madame Chiang Kai-Shek's stirring more
The sixth film of Frank Capra's Why We Fight propaganda film series illustrates Japan's occupation of China, including Madame Chiang Kai-Shek's stirring address before congress, the rape of Nanking, the great 2,000 mile migration, and Claire Chennault's Flying Tigers. close
Siege is a 1940 documentary short about the Siege of Warsaw by the Wehrmacht at the start of World War II. It was shot by Julien Bryan, a Pennsylvanian more
Siege is a 1940 documentary short about the Siege of Warsaw by the Wehrmacht at the start of World War II. It was shot by Julien Bryan, a Pennsylvanian photographer and cameraman who later established the International Film Foundation. Siege was nominated for an Oscar for Best One-reel Short at the 13th Academy Awards in 1941, and in 2006, it was named to the National Film Registry by the Librarian of Congress as "a unique, horrifying record of the dreadful brutality of war." close
The film collection consists of three novels. The British Navy. A documentary chronicle of the English Navy. "Patriot." The Great Patriotic War. One of more
The film collection consists of three novels.
The British Navy. A documentary chronicle of the English Navy.
"Patriot." The Great Patriotic War. One of our armored cars, having received a hole in the gas tank, fails. The shooter of the crew goes to the nearest settlement for fuel. Along the way, the hero meets a young tractor driver. The girl reports that the Germans dropped an airborne landing and drove the entire population to build a landing pad. She's going to bring the gas herself.
"Order executed." During the battle, the communication of one of the Soviet units with the headquarters was broken. The commander ordered the Red Army soldier Bakov to reach the headquarters and report that the ammunition was running out. Performing the task, Bakov established that the Nazis managed to surround the unit. close
The film consists of a documentary essay and two novels: "English anti-aircraft gunners." The documentary tells about the work of anti-aircraft artillery more
The film consists of a documentary essay and two novels:
"English anti-aircraft gunners." The documentary tells about the work of anti-aircraft artillery in London in the early days of World War II.
"Courage." Sergeant Sharov with a group of volunteers goes to reconnaissance to locate the enemy pillbox, shelling the Soviet units. A detachment of brave scouts, having discovered a skillfully disguised dot, throws grenades at him and seizes him. Against the brave move fascist tanks and infantry. .
"Antosha Rybkin." During the war, the kolkhoz chef Antosha Rybkin was called up to join the Soviet Army. Saying goodbye, Rybkin’s beloved asks him to change his “non-heroic” profession. At the recruitment point, Antosha is busy enrolling in scouts. However, the military commissar decides to use the civil specialty of Antosha. At the front, depending on the situation, Rybkin has to change the noise for a rifle - cook food and beat the enemy. close
The film consists of two documentaries: "London doesn't give up." The film, assembled from the materials of the English newsreel, introduces viewers to more
The film consists of two documentaries:
"London doesn't give up." The film, assembled from the materials of the English newsreel, introduces viewers to the air defense of London.
Our Moscow. The film tells about the air defense of Moscow, the life of which the Nazis tried to disorganize by massive air raids. The enemy suffered serious losses from the barrage fire of Soviet anti-aircraft artillery and fighter operations. The film shows the organization of the defense of Moscow from air raids, the heroism of anti-aircraft guns and pilots, the endurance and organization of Muscovites. close
Revival of Stalingrad after the Battle. The film uses Soviet and German newsreels; chronicle of battles in Stalingrad, paintings of destruction and fortifications. more
Revival of Stalingrad after the Battle. The film uses Soviet and German newsreels; chronicle of battles in Stalingrad, paintings of destruction and fortifications. Abandoned equipment and unique personnel. close
The film tells about the golden age of Soviet aviation, record flights, the conquest of the North Pole, the first Soviet aerobatic group that entered more
The film tells about the golden age of Soviet aviation, record flights, the conquest of the North Pole, the first Soviet aerobatic group that entered the history of the Red Five. The second part of the film is devoted to the air parade in Tushino, which took place in August 1937. close
This Soviet-made film was screened on February 19, 1946 on the 62nd day of the Nuremberg Trial and submitted as evidence relevant to the indictment for more
This Soviet-made film was screened on February 19, 1946 on the 62nd day of the Nuremberg Trial and submitted as evidence relevant to the indictment for "crimes against humanity." The one-hour film with voiceover commentary shows visual evidence of the extermination camps of Auschwitz and Majdanek and appeals to spectators' emotions by emphasizing individual victims. The central argument of the film is that the Germans were the executioners of peaceful Soviet citizens. At the time, it made a very strong impression on both the accused and press. The film is a re-edited compilation of footage collected by the Soviet film team over four years (primarily used for propagandistic ends in wartime Soviet newsreels and documentaries). It was prepared in emergency by the Soviet prosecution team and minister of cinema following the projection of Nazi Concentration Camps presented by the Americans on November 29, 1945. close
Follows the legendary female pilots Raskova, Osipenko, and Grisodubova in their failed but magnificent attempt to make the first nonstop trans-Siberian more
Follows the legendary female pilots Raskova, Osipenko, and Grisodubova in their failed but magnificent attempt to make the first nonstop trans-Siberian flight. Using documentary reenactments, Vertov depicts the flight, the crash, the rescue, and the women’s heroic return to Moscow, where crowds shower them with flowers, and leaders with speeches. close
From the start, Vertov made himself known as an irreconcilable enemy of “acted films,” which he regarded as a violation of truth. At the peak of World more
From the start, Vertov made himself known as an irreconcilable enemy of “acted films,” which he regarded as a violation of truth. At the peak of World War II, however, such lofty artistic principles proved impractical. Vertov’s poetic and patriotic For You, Front! is a fiction film with a script and two actors. In a letter to her fiancé, a soldier on the front, Saule asks if there is anything he needs from “our beloved Kazakhstan.” Yes there is, he replies: lead, which can be used to make bullets to kill the enemies of “our beloved country.” close